Which of the following best describes land ownership policies during the royal peiod

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During the royal period, land ownership policies were primarily characterized by feudalism. Feudalism was a hierarchical system in which the king granted land to nobles (lords) in exchange for their loyalty and military service. The nobles, in turn, granted portions of their land to knights, who swore allegiance to them and provided military support. This system extended down to the lowest levels of society, with peasants and serfs working the land in exchange for protection and a portion of their produce. Land ownership was highly concentrated in the hands of the nobility, with a small percentage of the population owning the majority of the land.